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Utilities / Groundworks Labourer
Peterborough
£30,000 to £33,000 plus overtime
OR729
Our client is a successful utilities company working within the water industry. They are currently looking for experienced operatives / labourers to work on their water contract installing level monitors. They are looking for reliable people with a clean drivers licence to travel throughout East Anglia installing monitors. Full training will be provided. Experience within the drainage / utilities sectors is essential. Immediate start for the right people.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Project Manager, the post-holder will be responsible for delivering works on their Water Utility contracts to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Travel and overnighters will be part of the job.
You will:
- Assist with the preparation of sites, including unloading and storing of building materials and plant
- Store, handle, use and dispose of materials in the correct manner
- Perform installation off monitors and check that telemetry signals are being sent
- Maintain a safe and tidy working environment including wearing full PPE, at all times
- Follow the Company Safety Handbook, and all other safety instructions
- Follow all training and reasonable instructions given
Who we're looking for
While attitude is more important than qualifications, you will ideally have a full clean Driving Licence.
Essential
- Experience of working on-site within the civils, construction, water, telecoms, gas or drainage industry as a labourer.
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to complete daily tasks with minimum supervision.
- Ability to follow instructions and accept personal responsibility.
- Ability to lift, carry and push equipment.
- Ability to act on initiative, particularly in respect to Health & Safety and reporting relevant matters.
- Demonstrate good driving skills in company vans, where driving will be monitored and tracked.
- Willingness to attend training courses, as and when required.
- Follow a strict drug and alcohol policy.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home, as and when required.
What we're offering
- £115 to £125 per day + Overtime
- PPE and specialist construction tickets provided
- Training and advancement opportunities
- 20 days' paid holiday
- Hundreds of discounts using Salary Extras
- Company pension
